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Pediatric procedural pain.

Ronald L Blount1, Tiina Piira, Lindsey L Cohen

  • 1University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2013, USA. rlblount@uga.edu

Behavior Modification
|December 7, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This review covers pediatric procedural pain management, including assessment methods and interventions for infants, children, and adolescents. It provides recommendations for effective pain treatment strategies and referrals to pediatric pain teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Medical Procedure Pain
  • Child Pain Assessment

Background:

  • Infants, children, and adolescents experience pain during acute medical procedures.
  • Referral of children to specialized pain management teams presents unique challenges.
  • Effective pain management in pediatric populations is crucial for well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review settings where pediatric procedural pain occurs.
  • To discuss pain assessment methods for pediatric patients.
  • To review and recommend interventions for pediatric procedural pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on pediatric procedural pain.
  • Discussion of various pain assessment techniques (self-report, observer reports, physiological monitoring, direct observation).
  • Review of pharmacological, medical, and cognitive behavioral interventions.

Main Results:

  • Identified key settings for pediatric procedural pain.
  • Evaluated the strengths and limitations of different pain assessment methods.
  • Summarized empirically supported interventions for pediatric pain.

Conclusions:

  • Effective pediatric pain management requires appropriate assessment and tailored interventions.
  • Recommendations are provided for treatment components and team referrals.
  • Evidence-based strategies are essential for managing procedural pain in children and adolescents.

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